Cloud of Unknowing
A quote from The Cloud of Unknowing. With apologies for the lack of inclusive language. We have come a long way since the 14th century — at least in that area of life! “But now you will ask me,…
"How You Loved Me"
How You Loved Me a poem by Steve Garnaas-Holmes That without a word you sat with me in grief, me wounded and alone, robbed beyond grasping, you silent and present, beyond grasping– this was love. That you did not…
Kushner, Humility
Martin Buber teaches that humility, in classical Hasidism, is built around the notion that each person is unique and, therefore, precious. “In each person there is a priceless treasure that is in no other. Therefore, one shall honor each person…
Rob Bell
“…let’s make a group decision to drop once and for all the Bible-as-owner’s manual metaphor. It’s terrible. It really is. When was the last time you read the owner’s manual for your toaster? Do you find it remotely inspiring or meaningful?…
Shauna March 2012
Shauna, one of our Partners has provided this beautiful photo with a corresponding prayer. Thanks, Shauna! © Shauna Bjorndahl Enter The Silence do not fear the silence it is anything but quiet but…
Worship Seminar Feedback
Here is what emerged from participants, mostly lay leaders, at the end of a recent contemplative worship seminar led by two SoulStream partners. What we left behind anxiety and having control boxes that I contain God in fear, anxiety and…
Song Lyrics "A Holy Rest"
The SoulStream Leadership Group recently began a planning retreat with a song by Stephen Iverson entitled, A Holy Rest. Here are the beautiful lyrics offered to you for your meditation. A Holy Rest (Stephen Iverson) Calm, quiet, open…
Abba Moses
A brother at Scetis committed a fault. A council was called to which Abba Moses was invited, but he refused to go to it. Then the priest sent someone to say to him, ‘Come, for everyone is waiting. So he…